Kaart van dijkdoorbraak onder Loenen, 1809 1809

This 1809 map, by an anonymous artist, depicts the dike breach near Loenen, Netherlands. It is a detailed plan showing the location of the breach and the surrounding area. The map highlights the "Lek", a river that connects to the "Waal", and its role in the disaster. The graphic details, including annotations and a scale bar, illustrate the severity of the dike breach and its impact on the region. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable historical insight into the devastating floods of 1809.